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Jbl amp bypass?

517 views 2 replies 3 participants last post by  KTL  
#1 ·
Long story short everything works, I hate the radio that's currently in it. I want to take it out in favor of just a bluetooth receiver.
Would I have to rewire the whole sound system because it goes through the amp? And I read somewhere that it's integrated with the ecm or body control module? Is this true? How do I go about this? Car audio is nothing new for me just never been this deep into a toyota before...
 
#3 ·
You can install an aftermarket radio with the proper interface controller and reuse the existing JBL setup, no need to gut it out. The audio system has no interdependence with ECM or BCM since this is >20+ years design, unlike modern vehicles that needs high-speed communication for all the telematics. You can input your vehicle information into Crutchfield and it will give you a list of options for the installation items you need. You don't necessarily need to buy through them, can go through Amazon, for example.